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Lafrenière Heads to World Juniors | Edmonton Oilers News
Tommy Lafrenière, Edmonton Oilers’ third-round 2025 draft pick, is headed to the World Junior Summer Showcase—where he’ll battle for a spot on Canada’s main World Junior team. After a breakout 41-goal, 77-point season with Kamloops, he’s already showing pro potential with a goal and assist in five games for Bakersfield. Committed to Western Michigan for 2026-27, he’s part of a growing trend of NHL prospects heading to NCAA. The showcase, held in Edmonton and Red Deer, pits Canada against Sweden, Finland, and two U.S. teams—with Lafrenière facing off against two other Oilers prospects on…
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